[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.
Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.
The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?
You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!
Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.
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[Snow Songs] Classic Winter Tunes with a Snow Theme: Snow Songs That Touch the Heart (81–90)
God of RomanceKohmi Hirose
Kohmi Hirose is a singer-songwriter who has garnered attention on YouTube for her high level of musical sophistication and eccentric personality.
Her third single, “Romance no Kamisama,” used as the commercial song for the ski goods retailer Alpen, became a massive hit that led to her nickname “Queen of Winter.” The lyrics’ storyline reflects the era in which it was released and will likely feel nostalgic to those of that generation.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke, but since it’s quite a high-pitched song, be sure to sing it in a key that suits your voice.
Snow FireworksRappubito
Rappubito, who draws attention with rap arrangements of anime and game songs.
Active mainly on the internet, he released the album “RAP MUSIC” in 2009, which includes the track “Yuki Hanabi” (Snow Fireworks).
The song portrays two lovers gradually growing apart as they go about their everyday lives, matching perfectly with the chorus that paints a scene of snow scattering.
The ethereal piano tones and his aggressive rap create a striking contrast.
Be sure to listen to this track that evokes the image of fragile, beautiful snow.
snowNakanomori BAND
A winter song that moves the heart with its shimmering, ringing guitar tones.
It’s a track by the girls’ band Nakanomori BAND, who were hugely active in the 2000s, released in 2007 as their seventh single, “Isobravo/Yuki.” The sound arrangement conveys a chilly atmosphere, which is part of its appeal.
That might make it sound cool and aloof, but it’s actually down-to-earth and catchy.
I think it will especially resonate with students.
Also recommended if you’re looking for a song to cover with your band!
Winter BellsMai Kuraki
Mai Kuraki’s 11th single, released in January 2002.
While winter or snow-themed songs are often gentle ballads, this one is an upbeat, cheerful track.
It feels like watching the snow fall outside from the warmth of a cozy room.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart, with total sales of 258,000 copies.
Powder Snow ~An Eternally Unending Winter~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
A love ballad released by Sandaime J Soul Brothers in 2012.
It’s a winter song whose gently unfolding feelings of love seep into a melody that exudes a classic winter vibe.
The characters in the lyrics are probably experiencing first love, aren’t they? There are times when you can’t gauge the distance or don’t know what to do.
It portrays the desire to entrust those inexpressible feelings to the falling snow.
When you want to recall faint memories or pure emotions, you’ll find yourself longing for “Powder Snow ~The Winter That Never Ends~.”
Snowy WeekendMiki Imai
A winter classic that delicately and beautifully portrays an irrepressible love.
It’s included on Miki Imai’s 1992 album “flow into space” as well as her best-of compilation “Ivory II.” A love song about realizing someone’s importance only after losing them, and longing for the one you can’t forget.
The gentle melody wraps around you.
The singer-songwriter Akemi Kakihara, who wrote the song, has also recorded her own version, but Miki Imai’s rendition feels warmer.
It’s the kind of song you’d like to listen to slowly at home on a night when the snow is quietly falling.
Snow somehow seems to make everything feel level and calm.
[Snow Songs] Winter classics themed around snow: Moving songs about snow (91–100)
White LightNamie Amuro
Namie Amuro’s 30th single, released in November 2005.
A blissful night spent together as snow falls silently.
Despite the understated delivery, a warmth can be felt.
It reached number 7 on the Oricon weekly chart, with total sales of 73,000 copies.